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Hugh Martin posted an update

7 hours ago (July 3, 2026)

I've recently read about valve replacement being implemented via the groin [or wrist?], rather than by open heart or keyhole surgery. Is this really feasible and, if so, is it for everyone? If so, will it make other forms of intervention obsolete in time?

Hugh Martin posted an update

2 weeks ago (June 13, 2026)

It seems heart valves can be replaced through the groin. Please see below: A 51-year-old chef from East Sussex said he was able to return to work a week after receiving an "innovative" heart valve transplant after his health improved beyond his expectations. Stephen Beadle, from Hove, was 37 when... Read more.

Marie Myers

Yes, that is like TAVR for aortic valves, but it is not suitable for all patients in all cases..I am hoping my next valve will be TAVR.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

At this point the "aortics" take advantage to the other valve patients, because by the time being the transcatheter replacement is easier on aortic valve than on the others.

Hugh Martin posted an update

2 weeks ago (June 13, 2026)

Why does long distance running cause Atrial Fibrillation? I have spent most of my life trying to keep fit and now I am told I have AF [as well as a a bicuspid valve from birth] as a result of running marathons!

Richard Munson

I find it hard to believe its from running marathons. Maybe some doctor is looking for an easy diagnosis. How do you explain other runners without it. Or folks with it that don’t run.

Marie Myers

Studies have shown that extreme lifelong running is associated with an increased rate of a fib. It may be due to exertional stretching of the atria and possibly the very low resting heart rates that runners often have. I think that is another reason for “all things in moderation”. Light... Read more.

Richard Munson

Unfortunately training for a marathon requires a lot a running. Some of these studies they do get changed in later years by another study. Maybe they can ban marathons. Lol. I ran 10 k’s for years after a lifetime of intense basketball playing but i never blamed my afib on... Read more.